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SUMMARY:Robotaxis and the most contested real estate in our cities: the curb
DESCRIPTION:URF is pleased to host an interactive panel discussion to explore the challenges and opportunities inherent in managing the curb as robotaxis transition from pilot projects to everyday urban transportation in many cities. \nWhen a driverless vehicle stops to pick up and drop off passengers or to stage for its next fare\, it ceases to behave as a mere road vehicle and becomes a public-area mobile robot (PMR) interacting with first-responders\, public transportation vehicles\, pedestrians\, and cyclists.
URL:https://www.massrobotics.org/event/robotaxis-and-the-most-contested-real-estate-in-our-cities-the-curb/
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SUMMARY:ISO/IEC TS 22440: Inside the Standard – Certifying AI for Safety-Critical Systems
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have the potential to become core components in safety-critical systems. However\, traditional functional safety standards\, like IEC 61508\, are not currently designed to address the non-deterministic\, adaptive\, and data-driven nature of AI. \nThis 45-minute webinar provides a high-level introduction to ISO/IEC TS 22440\, along with updates since the previous webinar last June. It explores how this technical specification builds on existing safety standards and supports the safe integration of AI/ML into systems where human safety\, critical operations\, or compliance are essential. \nWhy It Matters\nISO/IEC TS 22440 will become the first international standard developed specifically to guide the functional safety of AI-based systems for industrial applications. Without a defined safety framework\, AI systems\, despite their potential\, face serious hurdles in acceptance\, certification\, and deployment in regulated industries. ISO/IEC TS 22440 provides the methodology to analyze\, assess\, and mitigate AI-related risks\, enabling the development of: \n• AI-based behavioral decision-making in robotics\n• AI-enabled identification and classification of objects\n• Predictive diagnostics in industrial maintenance\n• Machine learning models used in safety monitoring or anomaly detection \nThe upcoming standard equips organizations with the tools to confidently deploy AI in safety-critical decision-making\, enabling responsible innovation while ensuring compliance and trust. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nThis session is designed for engineers\, project managers\, safety professionals\, and returning attendees who want to understand how this technical specification supplements established safety frameworks\, where it adds new value\, and what updates are shaping its future. This webinar includes: \n• A high-level overview of ISO/IEC TS 22440\, including changes since 2025\n• Insight into the future direction of TS 22440-1\n• An overview of relationships between concepts like SWTC\, AUL\, AISC\, and AIP\n• Scope overview of ISO/IEC TS 22440 with key implementation considerations \nBy the end of the webinar\, participants will gain a clear understanding of what ISO/IEC TS 22440 covers\, how it relates to existing safety standards\, key updates and insights into the future of TS 22440-1\, and its relevance to their current or future projects. \nA live Q&A will follow the presentation to allow for further discussion and questions. \nEnrollment\nPlease use the registration link to sign up. Once registered\, you will receive a calendar invitation containing a Microsoft Teams link to join the virtual session. \nSpeaker:\nJordan Punch\, Senior Functional Safety Engineer & Voting Member\, ISO SC42 JWG4 – AI Functional Safety\, Reynolds & Moore \nDisclaimer: This webinar is based on a draft of ISO/IEC TS 22440 and provides early insights to meet strong market demand. Content may change as the standard develops. The aim is to support innovation by offering one of the first detailed overviews globally.
URL:https://www.massrobotics.org/event/iso-iec-ts-22440-inside-the-standard-certifying-ai-for-safety-critical-systems/
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SUMMARY:The Future of Robotics: Real-Time Perception\, Edge AI\, & the Role of FPGAs
DESCRIPTION:As robotics systems evolve from traditional automation to intelligent\, perception-driven platforms\, new architectural considerations are emerging around real-time sensing\, data processing\, and system design. Lattice will host a LinkedIn Live panel session with subject matter experts from Lattice\, Airy3D\, and MassRobotics to discuss how advances in 3D sensing\, machine vision\, sensor fusion\, and edge AI are shaping next-generation robotics systems\, like humanoids. \nModern robotic and industrial systems increasingly rely on accurate near-field perception at the point of interaction\, such as robotic end-effectors and in-hand manipulation. As these use cases expand\, system architects are exploring new ways to deliver efficient\, compact\, and scalable sensing and compute architectures at the edge. This panel will explore how emerging system designs leverage low power FPGAs for near-sensor processing and workload partitioning\, enabling more responsive and efficient robotics platforms. Humanoid robotics will be referenced as an example to illustrate these system-level trends.
URL:https://www.massrobotics.org/event/the-future-of-robotics-real-time-perception-edge-ai-the-role-of-fpgas/
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SUMMARY:Robots in Public: Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join our interactive Q&A with the authors of “Robots in Public: Building the Governance Framework for Shared Human-Robot Spaces” and special guest Andrew Glass Hastings\, Executive Director of the OMF.
URL:https://www.massrobotics.org/event/robots-in-public-panel-discussion/
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SUMMARY:SEGA Robo-Explorers Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Naturing Minds  invites you to join us on Wednesday\, March 18 at 1:00 PM EST for a virtual information session to learn more about the program\, meet the leadership team\, and ask questions. \nPlease register here to receive the Zoom details:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/A0Cj6lewRdKUmm5U-sBW-w#/registration
URL:https://www.massrobotics.org/event/sega-robo-explorers-virtual-information-session/
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SUMMARY:Discover How Physical AI is Transforming Industrial Automation
DESCRIPTION:Join Universal Robots and NVIDIA on February 18\, 2026\, for a dynamic session featuring live demonstrations from industry innovators SICK and Inbolt. \nPhysical AI is reshaping what’s possible in industrial automation. In this webinar\, you’ll learn how AI-driven robotics delivers adaptability\, speed\, and resilience for real-world production environments. Explore practical solutions powered by Universal Robots and NVIDIA\, and hear how leading technology partners like SICK and Inbolt are advancing sensing and adaptive motion to tackle complex challenges. \n\n\n\nWHY ATTEND?\n\nSee how Physical AI bridges robotics and AI for smarter automation.\nLearn how to reduce complexity and accelerate deployment.\nGain insights from industry leaders driving the next phase of automation.\n\nReserve your spot today and start building intelligent automation.
URL:https://www.massrobotics.org/event/discover-how-physical-ai-is-transforming-industrial-automation/
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SUMMARY:Northeastern Robotics Weeks - Women in Robotics
DESCRIPTION:Northeastern University is hosting a virtual panel focused on women and female identifying engineers in the robotics industry. Topics will include technology\, navigating spaces\, advice\, and general insight into being a woman in STEM.
URL:https://www.massrobotics.org/event/northeastern-robotics-weeks-women-in-robotics/
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